Serving 903 students in grades 9-12, Scarborough High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 903 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 10% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Scarborough High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Scarborough, ME, covering approximately 70.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10 to 12 minutes, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 4.3 miles and the furthest edge extending up to 10.2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Scarborough High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Scarborough High School's student population of 903 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
903 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Scarborough High School ranks within the top 20% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scarborough High School is 0.31, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#83 out of 500 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
5%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Hispanic
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Black
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
White
83%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Graduation Rate
93%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.9%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scarborough High School's ranking?
Scarborough High School is ranked #83 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Scarborough High School often compared to?
Scarborough High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Falmouth High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Scarborough High School?
The graduation rate of Scarborough High School is 93%, which is higher than the Maine state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Scarborough High School?
903 students attend Scarborough High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Scarborough High School students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Scarborough High School?
Scarborough High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Scarborough High School offer ?
Scarborough High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Scarborough High School part of?
Scarborough High School is part of Scarborough School District.
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